As Syria humanitarian crisis grows, donors are in short supply
Oxfam and other aid groups have collected a fraction of what they seek. Americans' reluctance reflects the war's complexity and boosts Obama's arm's-length stance. WASHINGTON — Facing a growing humanitarian crisis, Oxfam, the international relief agency, set a goal in January of raising $53 million to aid victims of Syria's brutal civil war. So far, Americans have contributed $150,000.
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Al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri issues audio recording on Syria
Al-Qaeda's leader, Egyptian born Ayman al-Zawahiri has issued an audio statement on the Syrian conflict, calling on Syrians to unite against Assad as well as the Americans.
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Majority of Americans want US to stay out of Syria
A poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos found that a majority of Americans do not want the Obama administration to get militarily involved in Syria's civil war.
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Americans Say No to U.S. Intervention in Syria: Poll
Following the recent unproven accusations by certain Israeli and U.S. officials that the Syrian government may have used chemical weapons against rebel forces— a move which would cross the " red line " drawn by U.S.
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